Powell's sloppy performance was particularly troublesome because earlier this week he was threatened with expulsion from the team after skipping training. Reuters adds: "Powell [had] to anxiously wait before a collective sigh
of relief swept through the Olympic stadium with results confirming his
spot in the next round."

Powell is seen below with Morocco's Aziz Ouhadi, who was nipping dangerously close to his heels throughout the entire race and came in fourth at 10.40. WHEN YOU JUMP, much more of Asafa Powell and the Aziz Ouhadi hotness.

Dayumn! Both of these men are gorgeous. And what is up with Asafa Powell? Skipped training, a huge fuss was made over him and now he barely qualifies? Not the best time for the former fastest man in the world. Phbbbt.